Case Study Details

1. INTRODUCTION

Applications are open for interested and suitably qualified female TVET graduates for the INVEST Project Employability Program 2022/2023. This internship Program seeks to support female graduates in both TVET institutions and Technical Universities particularly those in the technical
fields to:
• Gain practical skills relevant to the job market;
• Build their confidence and improve their coping skills to deal with
stereotypes about, and negative attitudes towards women in the
TVET sector, and
• Strengthen networking for employment

The components of the Program are as follows:
1. Orientation program
2. Capacity Building Workshop on Applied Skills Training, Health and Safety (HSE) and Anti-Sexual Harassment Training
3. Practical and hands-on skills training under dedicated Supervisors
4. Monthly Stipend
5. Workplace Accident Insurance
6. Support services available for the length of the internship to provide guidance and counseling, track intern progress, and ensure issues and/or challenges (if arise) are addressed.

Note that Accommodation will not be provided.

2. ELIGIBLE TRADE AREA & PLACEMENT LOCATION
World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is hereby requesting
applications from suitable female candidates for any of the programs listed
below:

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should be:
1. A female graduate from a TVET institution or a Technical University in any of the specified TVET disciplines stated below
2. Must be between 18 years – 35 years
3. Must reside within Greater Accra, Kumasi, or Sekondi- Takoradi
4. Able to demonstrate leadership skills, good interpersonal and communication skills
5. Willing to learn, and committed to delivering results;
6. Interested in pursuing a career in a TVET field, particularly in a male-dominated trade
7. Must be able to commit to an internship for a minimum of 3 months in length

4. DUTY STATION
Successful applicants will work with government or private sector companies predominantly in male-dominated sectors in Greater Accra, Kumasi & Sekondi-Takoradi. Postings will be subject to the applicant’s qualification and proximity to the placement organization

5. MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should send an application with the following;
1. Use this link https://invest2020.surveycto.com/collect/internship or scan the QR Code at the bottom of the page to fill out the application form or fill out a hardcopy form and submit it to any of the WUSC offices located at Accra, Kumasi, or Takoradi.2. Indicate clearly where you would like to be placed for your internship (Accra/Tema or Kumasi or Sekondi-Takoradi)
3. Provide your contact phone number (s) and email address by which WUSC can easily reach you

6. APPLICATION DEADLINE
Interested applicants should send their application no later than 5:00 pm on October 3rd, 2022. Hardcopy applications should also be submitted by the same deadline. You may contact Martha Ofori (0501317190) for clarification on the application process.

7. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may include short interviews. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For more information on the Internship Program:

Contact:
Business Development Advisor
mofori@wusc.ca 
WUSC, Ato Ahwoi Avenue

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